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… Conditions that favor growth   Seeds usually come into a lawn with contaminated grass seed or straw mulch. Photos … The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org Management in lawns Lawn care practices Maintain healthy, dense turf that can … and prevent weed establishment. Some orchardgrass in a lawn is acceptable. Lawn Care Mechanical control Clumps can …

… Updated: March 1, 2023 Care after lawn renovation, for at least the first two months, is … more challenging even during the recommended time for lawn projects. Seeding in the fall and then again in the spring may be necessary for a thicker lawn if all of the seed did not germinate and grow with your …

… carbon emissions and increasing carbon storage in soil and plants. In addition, you can adapt your gardens and green … to climate change   Reduce your use of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment. When it comes time to replace your … on gas emissions that contribute to climate change.  Plant lawn alternatives where grass does not grow well on your …

… to bloom in May. Updated: April 25, 2024 Outdoor yard and garden tips   Sustainable Gardening Try growing some of … use of pesticides. Use row covers over vegetable crops. Plant a variety of flowering plants to attract insects like … flower flies -- they eat other insects and provide natural pest control.    Avoid purchasing invasive plants such as …

… move into sunnier areas. Photos Growth habit Nimblewill plants with seedheads Photo: Ohio State Weed Lab, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org Habit in a lawn Nimblewill plants have a fine texture in a lawn.  Photo: Ohio State Weed Lab, The Ohio State University, …

… organic matter Planting when the soil has warmed Giving plants adequate space to allow for good air circulation, and  … in a home garden  for more details. In Maryland, tomato plants are susceptible to several diseases, pests, and, at … phenoxy-type herbicides (2,4-D) which are used commonly in lawn and agricultural herbicide applications. More about …

… February 17, 2023 Key points Organic matter includes plants and animals that are alive, dead, or in some stage of … contributor to soil health . Most garden and landscape plants benefit from increases in soil organic matter. Soil … would exceed the amount of nitrogen allowed by Maryland's Lawn Fertilizer Law . Epsom salt A highly soluble form of …

… Kyllinga can aggressively take over an over-irrigated lawn. Irrigation systems should be adjusted or turned off to … to dry out. Water lawns only when necessary.  Photos Whole plants and roots Green kyllinga plants Photo: Rebekah D. … turf that can compete and prevent weed establishment. Lawn Care Mechanical management Hand pulling or using an …

… February 15, 2023 Planting a meadow with Maryland native plants Most Maryland residents who invest their time and … modular approach: In late winter, select a small lawn area of only a few hundred square feet. Remove the turf … your topsoil anyhow. Have a long-term plan for keeping the lawn grasses out of your meadow. Most lawn grasses cannot be …

… Compost Start a  compost  pile by mixing together spent plants, kitchen scraps, fallen leaves, old mulch, and grass … from sprouting prematurely. Lawns Time is running out for lawn renovation or overseeding. Grass seed should be planted … month.   There is still time to apply fertilizer on your lawn. Look for a fertilizer with 0 phosphorus. Apply …